HKDI - 65917F Higher Diploma in Interior Design 2012

http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/eng/course/course-65917f.html

Normal Duration of Study 1.5 - 4.5 Years
Entry to Level 2 : 4.5 Years
Entry to Level 3 : 3 Years
Entry to Level 4 : 1.5 Year
[There are 3 semesters per academic year, Autumn, Spring and Summer Semester. Students are required to follow the course arrangements stipulated by HKDI]

Mode of Study Part-time (Evening)

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s) (Accepting Entry to Level 2 of Study) HKDI
(Accepting Entry to Level 3 of Study) HKDI
(Accepting Entry to Level 4 of Study) HKDI

Year of Study Accepting Entry
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Entrance Requirements
Entrance Requirements for Level 2 (Note 1):
HKCEE 5 subjects - Grade E / Level 2 or above (including English Language and Chinese Language) OR Diploma in Vocational Studies OR Foundation Diploma OR Foundation Certificate OR Project Yi Jin OR equivalent; applicants should be working in the relevant design fields and are required to attend an interview *.

Please contact the Department for further details (Phone no : 3928 2800)

* If an applicant possesses the relevant academic qualifications but is not working in the relevant design fields, OR is working in the relevant design fields but without the relevant academic qualifications, such case may be considered individually. Successful applicants must study bridging modules (for which extra tuition fee will be charged).

Entrance Requirements for Level 3:
Achieved entrance requirements for Level 2; and possessing relevant recognised Certificate / Professional Certificate OR equivalent; applicants should be working in the relevant design fields and are required to attend an interview *.

Please contact the Department for further details (Phone no : 3928 2800)

* If an applicant possesses the relevant academic qualifications but is not working in the relevant design fields, OR is working in the relevant design fields but without the relevant academic qualifications, such case may be considered individually. Successful applicants must study bridging modules (for which extra tuition fee will be charged).

Entrance Requirements for Level 4:
Achieved entrance requirements for Level 2; and possessing relevant recognised Diploma / Higher Certificate OR equivalent; applicants should be working in the relevant design fields and are required to attend an interview *.

Please contact the Department for further details (Phone no : 3928 2800)

* If an applicant possesses the relevant academic qualifications but is not working in the relevant design fields, OR is working in the relevant design fields but without the relevant academic qualifications, such case may be considered individually. Successful applicants must study bridging modules (for which extra tuition fee will be charged).

Evening(s) per week 3 - 4 evenings (Students may be required to attend class on Saturdays)
Introduction
The programme develops students' abilities to engage in spatial design for interiors and environments which take into account historical, social, cultural, economic and technical considerations. The programme aims to cultivate a holistic approach to design education that encompasses both conceptual and professional concerns leading to graduates' capabilities of independent decision making.

Modules (Note 2)
(Module Value)(Note 3)
Level 2

Design Studies (13)
Cultural Studies (4)
English & Communication (4)
Computered Aided Design (4)
Drawing Studies (7)
Design Technology (2)
Photographic Studies (2)

Level 3

Design Studies (10)
Cultural Studies (4)
English & Communication (2)
Putonghua (2)
Computered Aided Interior Design (4)
Furniture Design (3)
Interior Photography (1)
Professional Practice (2)
Interior Design Technology (4)

Level 4

Design Studies (13)
Cultural Studies (4)
Computered Aided interior Design (4)
Furniture Design (3)
Interior Photography (1)
Professional Practice (1)
English & Communication (4)
Interior Design Technology (2)

Articulation
Graduates can apply for admission to the following courses :
Bachelor degree course in BA (Hons) in Interior Design offered by the Birmingham City University, UK (Third Year).
Upon admission to relevant degree courses, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.

Tuition Fee Please click HERE for tuition fees.

Note(s):
HKCEE English Language taken in 2006 or before should be at Grade E or above (Syllabus B) / Grade C or above (Syllabus A).
Students admitted to Level 2 will be required to take the Structured Whole Person Development Module(s) if they have less than 2 years of full-time work experience before graduation. The same requirement will apply to students admitted to Level 3 and Level 4 if they have less than 1.5 year and 1 year of full-time work experience respectively before graduation. Please click here for details.
A Module Value of one is equivalent to 15 curriculum hours, including class contact hours and self-guided learning.

There might be changes in the course details.